West vs Jerome

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

West

Boy #1,339 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the western direction"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #1,341 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"holy name, sacred name"

Origin: Greek

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West Rank #1,339

Jerome Rank #1,341

West is more popular, ranked #1339 vs #1341 for Jerome.

Is West or Jerome more popular?

West is more popular, ranked #1339 compared to Jerome at #1341 in the United States.

What do West and Jerome mean?

West means "from the western direction" (Old English origin). Jerome means "holy name, sacred name" (Greek origin).

Are West and Jerome boy or girl names?

West is primarily a boy name. Jerome is primarily a boy name.